How salt can cause blockage in a cesspit

In this article we will cover how salt can cause blockage in a cesspit.A good home will always be a place where you could find refuge. It is composed of several components that allow it to function efficiently. One of these components is your cesspit. Your cesspit, although an old-fashioned system of wastewater treatment, is a system that helps your home remain healthy and sanitized. It receives and collects wastewater that your household produces. It handles both greywater and blackwater. Like a conventional septic system, it has an inflow pipe but instead of an outflow pipe, it has perforations along its side. These holes allow the pre-treated effluent to flow into the surrounding soil absorption system. Many homeowners are still using cesspits because it is more expensive to purchase a septic system. To keep your cesspit optimal, you should always use it properly and cooperate with your septic expert.

Blockage is a common problem in cesspits. If there is blockage, the entire process of wastewater treatment stops. A cesspit can be saved from blockage when you perform the following:

Remove the heavy structures and vehicles over you cesspit. The weight damages the components of the cesspit. The cracks will introduce sediments and additional water into the system and prevent the normal flow of wastewater treatment.

Eliminate the invasive roots. The roots grow into the cesspit. They create a wall of roots that block the treatment. Your septic system or arborist will help you clear out the roots without harming the trees.

Use eco-friendly cleaners. These will not harm the resident bacteria in the cesspit. Harsh chemical cleaners kill bacteria off and leave the solid waste particles floating around in the cesspit. As the particles accumulate, they block the perforations and ultimately, the entire cesspit.

Use little amounts of water softeners. Water softeners are used on hard water. As you know, hard water makes it hard for you to wash things. The soap doesn’t lather up and you use too much water. Water softeners have salt or sodium carbonate. Experts believe that excessive salt in the cesspit could kill off bacteria because freshwater organisms cannot survive saltwater environments. Minimal amounts of salt could actually help improve the percolation rate of your soil. You should know how salt can cause blockage in a cesspit. This way, you could find ways on how to treat hard water without compromising your wastewater treatment.

When there is hard water, you use too much water. This increases your cesspit’s water load. When this happens, the solid waste particles are stirred up and pushed into the perforations. They block the cesspit’s treatment process. Another negative effect of hard water is using too much soap. Hard water just turns the soap into slimy scum, which blocks the cesspit’s wastewater treatment process. Ultimately, your time and money are wasted. You should make sure to minimize the amount of salt or water softeners.

Blockage in a cesspit could also be cause by improper waste disposal. Many households use their drains and toilets as trash bins. The moment plastic, pain, and grease reach the cesspit, it will not be degraded by the resident bacteria. So, they just float around and block the cesspit. When a cesspit is blocked, the wastewater backs up into your home and entire property. There will be wastewater backups, flooding, and overflows that will bring about health and sanitation problems. The wastewater could reach the ground water, which is the primary source of clean water for many.

Only small amounts of water softeners should be introduced into the cesspit. When small amounts of water softeners are brought into a well-constructed cesspit, you will be able to improve the percolation rate of your property’s soil. A good percolation rate means a healthy cesspit. It will let water pass through it effectively. You should consult your septic expert about the hard water problem so that they could introduce additives that will help protect your cesspit from being damaged.

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I am an all around outdoor enthusiast with a passion for getting things done on my own, my way and at as little cost as possible. I share what I have learned and have accumulated 18 years of plumbing and wastewater experience to pass on. I hope my information makes life a little easier for you.Need something I haven't covered here? Just drop me an email and I'll usually respond within a few hours.Until then, keep the faith!Dave